Brand and Marketing Intern, Summer 2026

About the Role & Program

Imagine contributing to the strategy, planning, and execution of major marketing campaigns that reach millions of fans around the world. As a Brand & Marketing Intern, you will work side‑by‑side with industry‑leading marketers who bring our stories to life across audiences, platforms, and brands. In this role, you’ll gain hands‑on experience inside a dynamic marketing organization, learning how campaign strategies are built, how teams collaborate, and how the operational backbone of marketing helps our stories resonate globally.

This full‑time, 12‑week internship is based in Burbank, CA (May - August 2026) and supports the Marketing Strategy & Operations team as they develop campaign plans, organize workflows, partner with cross‑functional teams, and enable best‑in‑class marketing across key franchises.

What You Will Do:

• Learn how multi‑channel marketing campaigns are structured, from timelines and strategy briefs to creative milestones and rollout sequencing.

• Organize project documents, campaign calendars, and meeting agendas to help teams stay coordinated and on schedule.

• Build and design presentations, recaps, and performance summaries that support strategic decision‑making and future planning.

• Conduct research and social listening to identify audience insights, competitive activity, and cultural trends that inform campaign strategy and future plans.

• Support senior‑level executives on key initiatives as needed, gaining exposure to leadership priorities and strategic decision‑making.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple projects and tasks.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel), deck presentation/design, and basic familiarity with emerging AI tools and language models.

• Experience collaborating in team-based or cross-functional environments.

• Ability to analyze information, social commentary, and communicate insights clearly.

• High attention to detail, resourcefulness, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Interest in brand marketing, campaign development, and entertainment marketing.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Academic experience in marketing, advertising, film, or a related field.

• Familiarity with project management (Airtable, Asana, Smartsheet) and presentation tools (Keynote, Canva, PowerPoint, Slides, etc).

• Experience with audience or competitive research and in-depth understanding of social media and platforms.

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred.

• Major or coursework in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Advertising, Media, or related fields preferred.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• Must provide full work availability from May/June through August 2026.

• Must provide own housing and transportation, position is located in Burbank, CA.